Skip to content

5 Cosy Kitchens

Be inspired by five kitchens whose warmth and heart create an instant winter spark

Bookmark article to read later

By Gemma Bedforth | May 3, 2016 | Interiors

Farmland Bliss

For traditional style mixed with laid-back casual dining, nothing quite beats this Karoo Kitchen. The locally sourced natural slate walls paired with a built-in pizza oven and easy to access exposed shelves provide a comfortable haven for those lazy winter afternoons spent inside.

photograph Greg Cox styling Dean van Aswegen. Feb 2013 issue.

Modern Mystery

Textured surfaces combine with natural warm woods and glassware in this Bantry Bay home. It evokes a modern, balanced and personalised aesthetic, suited to the open-plan structure of the kitchen.

photograph Elsa Young, styling Sumari Krige. May 2016 issue.

Industrial Chic

An integrated use of clear materials such as glass and perspex reflect the surrounding structural elements, paired carefully with natural and raw materials. Using wood and steel, one can create immediate harmony, like this super chic industrial country-style kitchen.

photograph DOOK, styling by Dean van Aswegen. March 2013 issue.

A Touch of Quirk

In the farm-style setting of this Elgin apple orchard kitchen, the savvy use of a skylight helps maximise the natural light, giving a sense of warmth during the winter months whilst the colours of the painted tiles around the Lacanche oven create a focal point in the heart of this family homestead.

photograph Greg Cox, styling Martin Jacobs. April 2016 issue.

French Elegance

There’s no cosier culinary place to be this winter than a country French-inspired kitchen. A Victorian fireplace creates an intimate environment for sociable family gatherings whilst the storage above allows ample display space for one’s favoured china and silverware.

photograph Elsa Young, styling Dean van Aswegen. June 2013 issue.

Gallery image 0Gallery image 1Gallery image 2Gallery image 3Gallery image 4